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Audi Q7 Braking News

On the eve of its latest scheduled visit to the Service Department, our Audi Q7's brakes started squealing. The unmistakable shriek seems to be coming from the front brakes, though we'll have them check out all the pads' wear. Even with the giant wheels and widely spaced spokes, we weren't able to see much of the pad edge which usually gets the most use. Also, the discs look unmarred...

Audi Q7's right-front disc

We'll keep you updated as the Q7 goes in (again) today. We'll also find out if a certain technician is missing a set of channel locks.

Chris Walton, Chief Road Test Editor @ 24,098 miles

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2 Comments

SubyTrojan says:

10:10 AM, 01/14/08

Chris, what does Dan (actualsize) think is the "problem" here?

dragonflight says:

04:17 PM, 01/14/08

Why does it feel like the Q7 is going through some growing pains?
 
Pretty early, too; 24k is nothing in this day and age.
 
P.S. Whatever happened with the Fit?

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